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Is McDonald’s Coffee Healthy?
No matter your opinion of McDonald’s, it is clear that their takeout coffee options can be high in both sugar and calories – especially their McCafe drinks. Luckily there are some healthier options on their menu which contain less sugar and calories for an effective caffeine boost without packing on too many extra pounds or increasing blood pressure levels too much. Here are three healthier McCafe beverages from their menu which could give your caffeine fix without giving you a massive sugar crash or packing on too many extra calories!
For those trying to reduce sugar and calories, the plain black iced coffee from McCafe may be your ideal beverage choice. Made with 100% arabica beans and featuring a medium roast, this drink may not have the same depth of flavor as higher quality coffees but remains an ideal solution if trying to watch their intake or simply want something plain.
A small iced black coffee with cream contains 140 calories and is the lowest sugar option on the McCafe menu, making it an effective way to lower calorie consumption if you plan on having other high-sugar beverages later in the day.
If you’re craving something sweeter, the McCafe premium caramel mocha may be one of the lowest sugar-sweetened drinks on their menu. A creamy drink topped off with caramel drizzle and featuring lower sugar amounts than some syrups may be an attractive choice if calories and fat from milk don’t concern you too much.
One promising drink from McCafe is their small iced nonfat vanilla latte, which boasts about one-half the amount of sugar found in their regular caramel mocha and remains creamy and sweet. This option makes an excellent way to curb sugar without completely cutting back, giving you an energy boost from caffeine as well.
There are a few other considerations when ordering from McCafe: First of all, always inquire if there’s a low-fat option available; this will save 10 grams of sugar and 80 calories. Second of all, read your label closely when considering lower calorie versions; they may contain more sugar than full-fat versions and could potentially contain over 40 grams of sugar and 500 calories! Always read carefully the nutritional information when making your selection from McCafe beverage menu.
